Application Deadline: November 30, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grant. AGNES is operating two Intra-Africa Mobility Grants for Junior Researchers for which application may be submitted directly by interested and qualified candidates from sub-Sahara Africa:
- General AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grants for Junior Researchers (Generally for MALE and FEMALE candidates)
- Special AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grants for Junior Researchers (For FEMALE candidates ONLY)
FEMALE candidates may apply for any or both grants (but only receive maximum of one of the grants) while MALE candidates can only apply for General AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grants for Junior Researchers (Generally for MALE and FEMALE candidates). AGNES encourages applications from all research fields (Sciences, Humanities, Law and Social Sciences).
Requirements
The applicant:
(a) may be from any academic discipline but must be officially registered for a doctoral degree at a university/tertiary institute in sub-Sahara Africa at the time of application,
(b) must be a national of a sub-Saharan African country, and
(c) must have, at least one already published paper from his/her thesis work (in a non-predatory journal).
Budget maximum (all expenses included)
1 Month: up to EUR 2,300
1.5 Months: up to EUR 2,650
2 Months: up to EUR 3,000
Required Documents (Maximum size= 12MB)
Complete applications MUST include the following:
(a) A short research/project proposal which MUST be in ENGLISH language (not more than 5 pages) from the junior scientist (applicant) with a short outline of the proposed research activity and a work schedule for achieving the aim(s) of the research project at the host institution. The scientific host must agree in writing to the proposal and time schedule.
(b) A standard CV of the applicant which MUST be in ENGLISH language (use the AGNES template). The AGNES CV template can be obtained from here: Download 2025 AGNES Intra-Africal Mobility CV-Template.
(c) Official proof of registration for the postgraduate degree (only current doctoral students are eligible).
(d) A copy of the official academic transcripts of the applicant, reflecting the grades obtained in the undergraduate and any postgraduate studies. If your transcript is in another language, please supply the official explanation of the grading system in English language.
(e) A list of published articles in non-predatory journals (include an e-copy or screenshot of at least the Title/Author page). AGNES will not consider articles that are not indexed in SCOPUS and Web of Science.
(f) Travel costs (by land or economy class flight): supply two quotes for the journey (including return travel) between the applicant’s country of residence and the country of the host institute).
(g) Estimated cost of living (rent, meals, local transport, health insurance) at the host institute. Applicants are expected to conclude a valid health insurance for the research stay. Scientific hosts and host institutes are expected to assist applicants in finding affordable accommodation and advise them on establishing subsistence estimates.
(h) Letter of invitation from the scientific host (MUST be in English language): (i) confirming that a place to work will be available at the indicated period, (ii) a binding declaration from the host institution requesting an amount of the research cost allowance. The amount of EUR 100 per month and EUR 200 per month, respectively, will be deduced from the total grant amount for Humanities & Social Sciences, and Natural & Life Sciences and Engineering Sciences, to cover bench fees.
Selection Meeting
A selection meeting will be held in January 2026, and only selected candidates will be notified. Commencement of research stays: earliest to start is 30th April 2026, and latest to be completed by 30th September 2026.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grant
